Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port St. Joe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Port St. Joe Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Port Saint Joe, FL, encompassing approximately 465.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 13.1 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 18.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port St. Joe Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Guiding our students to make the world a better place!'
School Rankings
Port St. Joe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port St. Joe Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1742 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port St. Joe Elementary School's ranking?
Port St. Joe Elementary School is ranked #1742 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Port St. Joe Elementary School often compared to?
Port St. Joe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wewahitchka Elementary School, Port St. Joe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Port St. Joe Elementary School?
428 students attend Port St. Joe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Port St. Joe Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port St. Joe Elementary School?
Port St. Joe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port St. Joe Elementary School offer ?
Port St. Joe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port St. Joe Elementary School part of?
Port St. Joe Elementary School is part of Gulf School District.
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